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AI not hitting European jobs for now: ECB

AI not hitting European jobs for now: ECB

Artificial intelligence has only had minor effects on employment in Europe so far, European Central Bank economists said Wednesday, but they warned the technology's future impact was uncertain. Comparing 5,000 firms, some of which reported using AI and some of which did not, the economists overall found

Is Your Home Underinsured? Here’s How to Tell.

Is Your Home Underinsured? Here’s How to Tell.

Your house isn’t just a place to hang your hat — it’s also one of your most valuable financial assets. That’s why homeowners without enough insurance can face financial ruin when disaster strikes and they find themselves suddenly homeless and unable to rebuild. The problem is widespread. Emily

Where Does Montana Rank in Foreign-Worker Hiring?

Where Does Montana Rank in Foreign-Worker Hiring?

As global talent mobility, technological innovation, and workforce development continue to shape the U.S. economy, the H-1B visa program plays an increasingly important role at their intersection. The visa program allows American companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations to meet demand for high-skilled talent.

Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Montana can reclaim 63 workdays each year

Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Montana can reclaim 63 workdays each year

Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Montana can reclaim 63 workdays each year Leaders in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate under constant pressure to deliver results with limited time, budgets, and staff. In a volatile market, they're expected to balance immediate execution with long-

Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave

Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave

The second-hand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in eco-friendly consumption even as some still fear buying a dud. The success of refurbished phones is a reminder that flashy new gadgets and cutting-edge capabilities, on show

Data center dispute says Texas firm tricked Montana company

As artificial intelligence and data centers dominate conversations about technology, energy needs and political regulation, few things illustrate how deeply those issues have penetrated, even in Montana, than the fight that is happening in Broadview. Broadview, population 139, sits 31 miles from Billings, the state’s largest city. But a

Federal regulators approve NorthWestern proposal for new Colstrip shares

Federal regulators approved a proposal from a NorthWestern Energy subsidiary to use its new Colstrip shares from Puget Sound Energy for sales on the wholesale market. Opponents of the deal had raised concerns it would mean existing customers would end up subsidizing costs, such as for fuel and maintenance, of